Sony today unveiled several series of notebooks including FW series, SR series, Z series and BZ series. Here is more info on the Sony VAIO BZ series notebook that's designed for business users with Windows XP option.

Sony today announced a new line of professional PCs-- the VAIO BZ Series notebooks. Built for business, these lightweight PCs incorporate the compatibility and productivity features required by IT professionals and business customers.

The PC is housed in a durable magnesium alloy casing to endure the knocks, bumps and accidents common to frequent travel. It also incorporates G-Sensor Shock Protection technology to counteract sudden movements helping to prevent damage and data loss.

A spill-resistant keyboard panel has been added to help protect the internal components of the computer against accidental spills.

The BZ notebook is powered by new Intel Centrino 2 technology, the chipset designed for sizzling performance, unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy efficiency.

It comes pre-installed with Windows Vista Business operating system. A Windows XP Pro downgrade is also included for easy integration into existing platforms.

The PC is equipped with plenty of slots, ports and jacks, including a Memory Stick media/SD card slot, three USB ports, i.LINK IEEE-1394 port, microphone and headphone jack and a PC Card (type-II) slot making it easy to transfer files from external devices.

Sony offers VAIO Care (www.sony.com/vaiocare) a total lifecycle management program that supports a business?s needs throughout the life of the product. Components of the program include extended service and accidental damage protection options, 24/7 customer support and a dedicated phone line for business customers.

The BZ models are Energy Star 4.0 and EPEAT Silver compliant and incorporate eco-conscious features such as a mercury-free LED backlit LCD to minimize the risk of mercury seeping into vulnerable eco-systems at the end of its lifecycle.

Sony will also recycle your old PC, donate it for you or allow you to trade it in, for fair market value, towards the purchase of a new PC (www.sony.com/business).

The VAIO Professional BZ Series notebook line will be available, later this month, starting at about $1,000, through value-added resellers and direct market resellers. More information about the BZ Series is available online at www.sony.com/pr/bz